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Bangladesh Solar Week 2022: Conference & Awards, Dhaka, Bangladesh, September 14

by gracemorrison

Bangladesh is aiming for 2.3 GW of solar this decade. The government of Bangladesh has set a target to generate 40% of its electricity from renewables by 2041 while aiming to reduce pollution from pow

Solar Energy and Green Building

0 replies | 1123 views | Posted on: 07/25/2022 | Last updated: 08/26/2022

Texas Clean Energy Summit 2025, August 26-28, Austin, Texas

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The Texas energy boom continues to exceed expectations, with load growth and project interconnection requests surging. The Lone Star State has officially surpassed California in installed solar capaci

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 739 views | Posted on: 08/07/2025 | Last updated: 08/07/2025

Free Webinar: Too Hot to Waste: Turning Heat into High-Impact Savings, August 12, 8 am PT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

In this webinar, attendees will learn how Better Buildings and Better Plants partners are turning waste heat into a valuable energy asset. Panelists will share strategies for recovering heat from indu

0 replies | 552 views | Posted on: 07/17/2025 | Last updated: 07/17/2025

Free Webinar: Beyond Zero: Evanston's First Passive House Project, July 23, 12-1 pm CT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Join this event to learn about Evanston’s first certified Passive House, a modern, all-electric home seamlessly integrated into one of the city’s historic districts. Completed on

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 620 views | Posted on: 06/18/2025 | Last updated: 06/18/2025

Electrification and Induction Cooking Demo for Real Estate Professionals, June 26, Pleasanton, California

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Electrification Training for Real Estate Professionals: 10 am - 12 pm

Electrification has arrived. Title 24 has been changed to require new homes to be all-electric-ready. Learn how to navigat

California Green Building

0 replies | 490 views | Posted on: 05/21/2025 | Last updated: 05/30/2025

Free Webinar: Your Voice Matters, Green Building Policy 101, May 20, 12-1 pm CT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Join the Illinois Green Auxiliary Board’s Green Building Policy 101 event dedicated to advancing sustainable building practices and policies. This event brings together industry leaders, policym

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 778 views | Posted on: 05/08/2025 | Last updated: 05/08/2025

Greening Existing Schools Workshop, May 22, Skokie, Illinois

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

School facilities and capital planning staff are invited to a free interactive workshop on May 22nd focused on greening existing and historic school buildings. This workshop will s

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 686 views | Posted on: 04/25/2025 | Last updated: 04/25/2025

Free Webinar: Using Urban Building Stock Digital Twins to Streamline Building Retrofit Planning for Energy Efficiency & Resilience, April 9, 1pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Rapid retrofitting of America’s existing building stock is of urgent national interest to improve energy efficiency and resilience. But how can cities plan for this significant transition with l

0 replies | 768 views | Posted on: 03/28/2025 | Last updated: 03/28/2025

Manual J Load Calculation Training, Online with Southface Institute, May 5-6, 9 am - 1 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

During this two-day course, students will dive into Manual J calculation standards for HVAC sizing and energy code compliance. Students will not only learn how to use the CoolCalc Manual J c

Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices

0 replies | 296 views | Posted on: 03/18/2025 | Last updated: 04/29/2025

NH Home Builders Education Series, Home Performance with Energy Star, November 9, 4-7 pm, Plymouth NH

by samanthaklein // Intern

In this class, participants will learn about current (and possibly future) expectations in home energy efficiencies. This seminar will cover the newest techniques and technologies to make home more ef

Filed under: Webinars

New Hampshire Green Building

Keywords: Energy Audits,Energy Efficiency,Home Performance,Technology

0 replies | 881 views | Posted on: 10/19/2022 | Last updated: 10/20/2022

Cutting Chicago’s Carbon Emissions Through Deep Home Retrofits, A Free Online Event, October 18, 11:30 am - 1 pm CDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In response to climate change and local government strategies to reduce carbon emissions, Elevate, partnered with the U.S. Department of Energy, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, the City of C

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 745 views | Posted on: 10/03/2022 | Last updated: 10/03/2022

20th Edition Green Building Congress 2022, Telangana, India, October 20-22

by samanthaklein // Intern

At Green Building Congress 2022 you will:
  • Listen to experts across the Green building & Construction Industry in India and abroad to expand your knowledge.
  • Learn more about the latest and

Filed under: Events

India Green Building

Keywords: Green Products,Net Zero Water Management,Building Technology,Net Zero Energy

0 replies | 1709 views | Posted on: 09/07/2022 | Last updated: 09/07/2022

Making Energy Work Conference, Raleigh, North Carolina, October 25 - 27

by gracemorrison

WHERE ENERGY POLICY GETS TO WORK. Join stakeholders from across the country to engage in thought-provoking discussion, networking opportunities, and thought leadership designed to shape policie

Developing Technologies

0 replies | 1199 views | Posted on: 07/28/2022 | Last updated: 09/21/2022

Smart Cities Connect Conference & Expo, October 23 - 25, Tampa, FL

by YijunW

City leaders and innovators, this is for you. Join us for the Smart Cities Connect Fall Conference and Expo, co-located with the Defense TechConnect Fall Conference and SBIR/STTR Innovation Summit. T…

Filed under: Florida

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 2181 views | Posted on: 05/18/2018 | Last updated: 05/18/2018

Oil and Gas Cleantech Virtual Challenge, September 29

by gracemorrison

The Oil & Gas Cleantech Challenge is a product innovation showcase and competition that connects clean technology solutions to the oil and natural gas industry. As the oil and natural ga

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 425 views | Posted on: 07/07/2022 | Last updated: 08/26/2022

Webinar: Reasons for Switching to All-Electric, July 26, 12 PM

by gracemorrison

Residential electrification is a crucial step in the pathway towards widespread decarbonization, and with the recent advancement and increased availability of electric appliances now may be the best t

Filed under: Webinars

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Passive House Massachusetts,Electrification,All-Electric Homes

0 replies | 1545 views | Posted on: 06/24/2022 | Last updated: 06/25/2022

Women in Green Advancing Sustainable Development Goals in Florida, Online, June 28, 12 pm

by gracemorrison

In this year's Women in Green, with the theme of "Rising Collective," the USGBC FL WIG Host Committee will host three events in 2022 focusing on 17 women in Florida who have made a posit

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 973 views | Posted on: 06/14/2022 | Last updated: 06/20/2022

Follow Along on the #GreenInfluencerATL Tour of Mitsubishi's Atlanta Headquarters with Corbett Lunsford

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin



See Corbett Lunsford geek out during the #GreenInfluencerATL Mitsubishi tour, and you might be jealous.

His first stop?  The 3D i-SEE sensor, an 8-element infrared-ray sensor “ca



Filed under: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Green Influencer ATL

0 replies | 2439 views | Posted on: 06/02/2022 | Last updated: 06/21/2022

NorthEast Recycling Council Fall Conference, October 30-31, 2018, Rocky Hill, Connecticut

by Aditya

NERC's Fall 2018 Conference—The Future of MRFs—will be held on October 30th - 31st in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. NERC's events are designed to provide attendees with the opportunity to learn, sha…

Filed under: Environment

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Green Communities,Recycling,Local Environmental Action,Waste Management,Sustainable Living

0 replies | 1844 views | Posted on: 08/21/2018 | Last updated: 08/21/2018

Community Solar - A Potential Sustainability Solution for Greener Urban Settlements

by Krishna Vansadia

What is community solar? Community solar can refer to both ‘community-owned’ projects as well as third party-owned plants whose electricity is shared by a community. The primary purpose of

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Community Solar

0 replies | 9463 views | Posted on: 08/09/2018 | Last updated: 02/14/2023

Harvard Study: Students Can't Think Straight During a Heat Wave

by YijunW

Heat waves have devastating consequences for public health globally. Buildings can heighten temperature exposures during heat waves by maintaining high indoor temperatures overnight even when high sur

Filed under: Studies/Surveys

0 replies | 2055 views | Posted on: 07/26/2018 | Last updated: 02/15/2023

Solar Power and Energy Efficiency for Your Home, August 13, 2018, New Haven Connecticut

by Aditya

Learn how solar power and energy efficiency measures in your home can help save money and reduce your carbon footprint in the process. Free and open to all homeowners in the Greater New Haven area.

Filed under: Energy

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Solar Energy

0 replies | 1070 views | Posted on: 07/16/2018 | Last updated: 07/16/2018

World Microgrids- The Operator and User Forum, September 5-7 in Miami

by AbbieKnight

World Microgrids is launching in Miami to create a global forum for microgrid operators and users. Bringing piers together to tackle common challenges to microgrid deployment, integration and operatio…

Filed under: Florida

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Economy,Microgrid

0 replies | 1465 views | Posted on: 06/28/2018 | Last updated: 06/28/2018

Global Climate Action Summit, September 12 - 14, San Francisco, CA

by Eileen Flynn // Student

The Global Climate Action Summit will bring leaders and people together from around the world to “Take Ambition to the Next Level.” It will be a moment to celebrate the extraordinary achievements …

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

Keywords: Climate Change,Sustainability,Global Climate Action Summit

0 replies | 1227 views | Posted on: 06/15/2018 | Last updated: 08/13/2018

ECN Neighborhood Sustainability Tours - July 17, Detroit, MI

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Join ECN for an inspiring tour of eastside Detroit's "rebirth next door" that highlights the physical and personal ways that Eastside Community Network does sustainable development. Rebirth can be see…

Filed under: Events

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Sustainability,Eastside Community Network,Tour

0 replies | 1438 views | Posted on: 06/07/2018 | Last updated: 06/07/2018

 

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